Modal Verbs

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Modal Verbs

What is a function of modal verbs?

1. describe physical states
2. indicate past actions
3. express possibility or ability
4. show locations

What are some examples of modal verbs?

Which word is NOT a modal verb?

1. happen
2. could
3. might
4. would

Which of these is a modal verb?

1. jump
2. can
3. think
4. run

Modal verbs

Function of modal verbs:

Verbs used to express ability, possibility, necessity, permission or obligation.

Can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would

Which modal verb indicates necessity?

1. must
2. may
3. should
4. will

Which modal verb expresses ability?

1. might
2. should
3. must
4. can

Which modal verb indicates obligation?

1. can
2. must
3. may
4. could

What do you use the present simple for?

Present simple

Used to express a situation that is "permanent"

 facts / general knowledge

Habits

Stative verbs

What do you use the present continuous for?

Present continuous 

Used to indicate that something is happening right now and will continue for a while

They visit their grandparents weekly.

1. Present Continuous
2. Present Simple

I am studying for my exams right now.

1. Present Continuous
2. Present Simple

He usually drinks coffee in the morning.

1. Present Simple
2. Present Continuous

We are watching a movie at the moment.

1. Present Simple
2. Present Continuous